Kearney Jr. High vs Kearney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearney Jr. High
Kearney · Public other · Grades 8–9
510 students
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Public middle · Grades 6–7
591 students
| Measure | Kearney Jr. High Kearney, Missouri | Kearney Middle Kearney, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #20 of 392 |
| National rank | – | #1634 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 510 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 73% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Kearney Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Kearney Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 19%).
- •Kearney Jr. High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Kearney Middle is the larger school with 591 students compared with 510.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kearney Jr. High better than Kearney Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kearney Jr. High and Kearney Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearney Jr. High: 510. Kearney Middle: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearney Jr. High and Kearney Middle rank in Missouri?
Kearney Jr. High is unranked and Kearney Middle is 20th of 392 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).